What type of property is Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ?

Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ is a semi-detached house.

When did Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ last change hands?

Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ last sold for £445,000 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ?

The current EPC rating for Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in October 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2020. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ?

Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ has a recorded floor area of 25 m² (269 sq ft). That makes it about 55% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in AL1 1BZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ heated?

The latest EPC at Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ?

Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ located?

Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ?

Police records around Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ show an average of 283 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (19% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ?

The closest primary school to Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ is The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans (342m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Loreto College (793m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ?

The closest bus stop to Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, AL1 1BZ is The Peahen PH, 118m away. The nearest rail option is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, 649m away.

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Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1BZ

Estimated value

£196,000

Since the 2018 sale (£445,000)-56%
Against AL1 1BZ's recent median (£296,500)-34%

Newest record on this page: October 2020. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

25 m²

269 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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About this valuation

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Our estimate

£196,000

Against its 2018 sale (£445,000)-56%
Against AL1 1BZ's recent median (£296,500)-34%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for Lipscombe House is modelled from its 25 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 1BZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
25 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2020
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2018
Recent sales in AL1 1BZ
5 sales, median £296,500 (2020–2014)

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Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sales timeline

23 November 2018Most recent
£445,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL1 1BZ: £296,500 (2020–2014).

Nearby sales in AL1 1BZ

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1BZ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About Lipscombe House

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Lipscombe House is a mid-terrace house in St Albans (AL1 1BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 25 m² (around 269 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. At 25 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Lipscombe House (25–86 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (76 versus a worst of 66). The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2020 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 is 56% below the 2018 sale of £445,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,654/sq ft) was about 324.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 25 m² it sits well below the postcode median (66 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 87% of similar EPCs). Sold November 2018 for £445,000.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Lipscombe House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2020

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 October 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Feb 2020

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Oct 2020from Feb 2020

EPC improved fromD60toC76

Hot Water

ImmersionInstantaneous

Hot water system upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Lipscombe House, Apartment 2, 2 Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Lipscombe House has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

On the street

Versus other Holywell Hill homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Lipscombe House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£17,800

Street avg £4,633

Strongly above

Floor Area

25 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the St Albans district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

283/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Peahen PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans. 30 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St AlbansPrimary342m
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolPrimary529m
St Peter's SchoolPrimary569m
Alban City SchoolPrimary612m

Nearest stops

The Peahen PHBus stop118m
AbbeyBus stop133m
Town HallBus stop181m
Belmont HillBus stop238m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,137 reports27%
Anti-social Behaviour796 reports19%
Shoplifting555 reports13%
Vehicle Crime377 reports9%

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Comparables

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for Lipscombe House is modelled from its 25 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in AL1 1BZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for Lipscombe House. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for Lipscombe House was lodged in October 2020 at band C and is valid until October 2030. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to Lipscombe House. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 30 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from AL1 1BZ, not by walking route.
Council tax band: Lipscombe House is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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